(Brampton) - The arrival of spring always brings a burst of energy for
cleaning and sprucing up the house. The Region of Peel would like to give
these helpful reminders regarding your spring clean-up efforts.

Stop cluttering your basement with never-to-be-used-again appliances. When
it's time to get rid of a burned out stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, or
any other large, household appliance, simply call the Region of Peel's WASTELINE,
and staff will gladly arrange to take them away. "Large appliances
are not removed with normal curbside waste collection," advises Dwayne
Cromwell, Acting Manager of Waste Collection and Processing at the Region
of Peel. "An appointment for a pick-up must be made for disposal of
the appliance."

Has winter's thaw uncovered a yard full of leaves? If so, then you'll be
glad to know that the Region of Peel's Yard Waste Program is in full swing.
The Region collects yard waste such as leaves, twigs, plant and garden trimmings,
branches and brush. Brush can be securely tied together in bundles no larger
than 1.2 m (4 feet) in length and 0.76 m (2.5 feet) in width and no heavier
than 23 kg (50 lbs.), before placing it at the curb. "Yard waste should
be set at the curb on your collection day in open reusable containers, paper
yard bags or properly tied bundles," said Cromwell. "As of June
29th, plastic bags that contain yard waste will no longer be collected."

Instead of putting grass clippings out for collection, the Region recommends
grasscycling. To grasscycle, leave grass clippings on the lawn to help produce
a healthier, greener lawn that requires less watering.

Upcoming Region of Peel Events:

Mississauga Environment Day will be held on Saturday, April 28,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gordon Graydon Secondary School, located at 1490
Ogden Ave., Mississauga.

Brampton Environment Day will be held on Saturday, May 12,
from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brampton Centre for Sports and Entertainment,
located at 7575 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton.

Backyard Composter Truckload Sale will be help on Saturday, May
5, at various locations within the Region. Call the Region's WASTELINE
for more details on this event.

For more information on any waste management program, please contact the
Region of Peel's WASTELINE at 905-791-9499. Residents in long distance areas of Caledon
can call 905-584-2216, free-of-charge, and ask for the WASTELINE, or visit
our Web site at www.region.peel.on.ca